Abubakar Umar put Wikki Tourist ahead in the three minutes of the game before Sikiru Alimi put Sunshine Stars back on level in the 16th minute.
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Austin Igenepo scored the match’s lone goal five minutes into the game after utilising a pass in the visiting side’s penalty area.
The league organising body, in a report on its website, said the decision was an unprecedented application of the Nigeria Professional Football League Framework and Rules
The match played at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure saw Kano Pillars’ midfielder, Nzube Anaezemba, hitting the woodwork in the 30th minute.
After the emphatic win at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the hosts have now garnered 16 points from seven games, one more than Plateau United FC of Jos
The club’s Media Officer, Chris Okunnuwa, in a statement in Akure said the deal would keep the former 3SC FC forward with the club till the end of the season.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Rangers defeated visiting Sunshine 1-0 on Sunday in Enugu to ease their relegation worries as they now occupy the 13thposition on the competitions log with 46 points.
The meeting, held in Akure, had in attendance members of the Football Association, referees council, ministry of youths and sports officials, sports writers, the club’s technical crew and other relevant stakeholders.
Eguavoen made the assertion while speaking with newsmen on Saturday after observing the team’s morning training at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure.
As reported earlier by The Eagle Online, the decision to appoint Eguavoen was sealed by Gbenga Elegbeleye, a former Director General of the National Sports Commission, who now oversees Sunshine Stars
The club’s Media Manager, Wahab Bankole, said on Monday in Akure that the coaches were expected to take the maximum points from their next two matches
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the NPFL Match Day 15 game was played at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja
The LMC said on its website that the body would exercise its right to monitor the club’s financial records according to the provisions of the League Rules in respect of overdue payables
The visitors were the better side from the first sound of the referee’s whistle, making life difficult for their host to get the ball
Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his wards, who muscled out a point with Shooting Stars in their last away game in Ibadan, went all out for the maximum three points on Sunday and it was well delivered
“This is a very sad incident. We commiserate with Mr. Iloanusi over this unfortunate incident. We feel for him at this period because he served the nation well in his playing days, and it must be quite tough for him to lose his dear father in such a cruel manner,” said Barrister Musa Amadu, the NFF General Secretary
Mimiko praised Oboabona for his heroic display at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament and also for being a good ambassador of the state